Peterbilt 389 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
48 recalls found for the Peterbilt 389 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 22 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Peterbilt 389 recalls
- Dec 9, 202424V915000Service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system220,764 vehiclesPeterbilt 389, Peterbilt 548 and 21 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Dec 3, 202424V908000Steering68 vehiclesPeterbilt 520, Peterbilt 567 and 6 more models
The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Mar 20, 202424V190000Power train70,509 vehiclesKenworth T180, Kenworth T280 and 14 more models
The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
- Jan 25, 202424V044000Steering45,887 vehiclesPeterbilt 389, Peterbilt 520 and 14 more models
The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
- Jan 25, 202424V043000Steering68 vehiclesPeterbilt 367, Peterbilt 389 and 6 more models
The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
- Oct 18, 202222V782000Steering79 vehiclesPeterbilt 348, Peterbilt 367 and 9 more models
The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
- Oct 17, 202222V779000Electrical system74,730 vehiclesPeterbilt 365, Peterbilt 367 and 6 more models
The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information.
- Aug 17, 202222V631000Engine and engine cooling1,601 vehiclesPeterbilt 220, Peterbilt 348 and 19 more models
The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.